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<\/span>Minestrone Soup<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Author: <\/span>adapted from Mary Ann Pank<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

<\/span>Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>
  • 3<\/span> medium carrots<\/span> coarsely chopped<\/span><\/li>
  • 3<\/span> stalks of celery<\/span> coarsely chopped<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> medium onions<\/span> chopped<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

    — Choose one from the following three ingredients, to taste<\/h4>
    • 1<\/span> large potato<\/span> cut into \u00be inch cubes, or:<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> cup<\/span> pasta<\/span> pre-cooked, or:<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> cup<\/span> rice<\/span> pre-cooked<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

      –<\/h4>
      • \u00bd<\/span> lb<\/span> frozen cut green beans<\/span><\/li>
      • 2<\/span> medium<\/span> zucchini<\/span> trimmed, peeled, and cut into \u00bd inch cubes<\/span><\/li>
      • 1<\/span> clove (or more)<\/span> garlic<\/span> minced<\/span><\/li>
      • \u2153<\/span> cup<\/span> extra virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>
      • 3<\/span> tbsp<\/span> butter<\/span><\/li>
      • 4<\/span> cups<\/span> beef broth<\/span> (16 oz, 1 box)<\/span><\/li>
      • 1\u00bd<\/span> cups<\/span> water<\/span> or more<\/span><\/li>
      • 1<\/span> 28oz can<\/span> diced tomatoes<\/span> with liquid. Retain liquid.<\/span><\/li>
      • \u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> salt<\/span><\/li>
      • \u00bc<\/span> tsp<\/span> dried basil<\/span><\/li>
      • \u00bc<\/span> tsp<\/span> ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>
      • \u00bc<\/span> tsp<\/span> dried rosemary<\/span> crumbled<\/span><\/li>
      • 1<\/span> bay leaf<\/span><\/li>
      • 1 <\/span> 1lb can<\/span> cannellini beans<\/span> rinsed and drained<\/span><\/li>
      • grated Parmesan cheese<\/span> to be sprinkled on top of each serving.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

        <\/span>Instructions<\/span><\/h3>
        • Heat oil and butter in large Dutch oven over medium heat<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Add onions. Saute, stirring occasionally until soft and golden, but not brown, 6-8 minutes<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Stir in carrots and potato (if using). Saute for 5 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Stir in celery and green beans. Saute for 5 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Stir in zucchini. Saute for 3 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Stir in garlic. Cook for 1 minute.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Add broth, water and liquid from tomatoes to pan. Add chopped tomatoes to pan. <\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Stir in salt, basil, rosemary, pepper, bay leaf, and diced potatoes (if using).<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1\u00bd hours.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Add drained and rinsed beans. Cook uncovered over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until soup is thick, 30-40 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Add pre-cooked pasta or rice (if using).<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Remove bay leaf.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Serve with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. Crusty bread is wonderful as an accompaniment.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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